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A SKETCH OF THE TOWN 



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BRUNSWICK 

PRESS OF A. G. TENNEY. 



PREFATORY NOTE. 



The thanks of the compiler are clue to Prof. II. John- 
son for generous encouragement and for assistance in ob- 
taining the means needed for this undertaking, to Mr. H. 
W. Wheeler for aid in preparing the account of Brun> - 
wick and its business interests, to Mr. H. S. Chapma .i 
and Mr. J. W. Fisher for the preparation of the map, anjl 
to the liberal patronage of the advertisers, our solid mei 
of business, prompted to aid this enterprise mainly by a 
desire to make the attractions of Brunswick better known, 
and to promote an undertaking by which it is hoped to do 
honor to the town. X;** ^ 

E. C. Guild. 

June 1st, 1887. 

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[Copyright 1887, by E. C Guild.] 



The first thing which strikes the traveller in entering 
Brunswick is the width of its principal street. This is an 
old historic road, following the track used by the Indians, 
before the settlement of the country, as a carrying route 
between the Falls of the Androscoggin and the nearest 
point at which they could reach the sea, Maquoit landing, 
a distance of about three miles. At the time when Bruns- 
wick w T as founded it was supposed that this would be the 
chief avenue of traffic, and it Avas laid out on a grand scale, 
and long known as the "Twelve-rod Road." 

At the head of the street, just above the depot stands 
the Congregational church, on a slight elevation known as 
"The Hill." Behind it lies the College campus, with its 
three old-fashioned brick dormitories, a beautiful stone 
Chapel, whose towers are seen above the pines in all direc- 
tions, a massive Memorial hall, and an antique brick build- 
ing, formerly the President's house, now occupied by a 
Museum and offices. Behind the principal line of the 
buildings stands the new Gymnasium, and a little north- 
wards the building of the Maine Medical School. 



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From the Congregational church to the Bridge, the 
main street runs very nearly clue north, and the distance 
from the church to the Topsham end of the bridge is just 
one mile. About midway stands the Town Hall, which 
may be regarded as the business centre of the town, and 
which we have taken as the central point for estimating 
distances on the accompanying map. Between the church 
and the centre of the town, the road is divided, and runs 
on both sides of a small Park or Mall, the houses on the 
eastern side being known as "Park Row." Parallel with 
Main street run two other streets ; Federal street on the 
east and Union street on the west, and these three are 
connected by a number of cross streets. 

The town is made very attractive by the stately elms 
which adorn the road-sides and private estates. Of these 
the finest are to be found at the lower or northern end of 
Federal street. This street, formerly known as Back 
street, is rendered specially interesting from the fact that 
so many persons of literary or scientific fame have resided 
there. There may still be seen the house where Mrs. 
Stowe wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin," that in which Long- 
fellow began his career as poet and professor, the house 
of Professor Cleaveland, one of the founders of American 
scientific scholarship and research, and the residence of 
President Woods. At the foot of Federal street, a turn 
to the right leads to a pretty drive through the trees and 
bushes, known as Woodlawn, and a second turn in thk 
same direction takes one down to the river-bank and the 
boat house of the College Boating Association. 

Returning now to Main street, we shall notice at either 



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end of the Mall, large iron watering-basins, and a third 
stands below, just before we reach the Bridge. These, 
with an ample supply of hydrants throughout the town, 
give assurance of security from fire. The excellent water, 
drawn from the Androscoggin above the Falls, is largely 
used for manufacturing and domestic purposes. Seven 
tall telegraph poles surmounted by arc lights, and numer- 
ous gas lamps, indicate that the town will be well lighted 
when night comes. Near the foot of the Mall, embowered 
with tall elms, a band-stand has been erected, where on 
summer nights, an excellent brass band gives open air con- 
certs, which prove very attractive to young and old. 

From the Bridge a fine view of the Falls is obtained. 
When the river is high, at the season of Spring and Au- 
tumn freshets, the effect of the rushing water is very fine, 
coming as it were right out of the woods, since at the 
level of the Bridge the river above the Falls is not to be 
seen. It dashes wildly over the rocks, and the spray rises 
in fine clouds of mist, especially beautiful in the afternoon 
light. On the western bank, a fish-way has been erected 
and the beauty of this picturesque spot attracts many 
visitors. 

Beyond the bridge the village of Topsham lies before 
us, terraced on the hill-side. The views from the hill 
above the Falls are very charming. You see Brunswick 
stretched out in the valley below you, with its towers and 
spires and chimneys peering out of the mass of foliage 
which nearly hides the roofs, and beyond, the river spark- 
les on its winding way to the sea. 

The situation of Brunswick is somewhat low and con- 



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tilled. On the south and east, after ascending a slight 
rise or bluff, yon strike a level, sandy region, which 
stretches for several miles before yon. On the west the 
ground rises slightly and after a mile or two a high ridge 
of rock runs across the country, shutting out the view of 
the mountains. To the north lies the river, and beyond it 
the high slopes of Top sham village. 

The climate of Brunswick is extremely agreeable and 
healthful. The winters are long, but the cold is usually 
steady and the air clear. The summers are delightful, as 
the south-west wind, which is the prevailing one, comes 
over the sea. It has none of that piercing, cutting quality 
which marks the ease winds of the more southerly part of 
the Xew England coast, but is soft and cool. A hot night 
is quite unknown here. Topsham, from its greater eleva- 
tion, is cooler than Brunswick in the summer, and, prob- 
ably owing to its southern slope, is slightly warmer in the 
winter. 

Brunswick was first settled in 1628, by Thomas Pur- 
chase and those engaged with him in the salmon fishery. 
It was then called by the Indian name of "Pejepscot." In 
1714 it was incorporated as a township, the name Bruns- 
wick being given, probably in honor of the House of 
Brunswick as George I, the first of this famliy, came to 
the throne in this year. It was incorporated as a town 
January 26th, 1738-9. 

The latitude of Brunswick is 43°54'37" N. and the lon- 
gitude 6y°57'26" W. from Greenwich. It has an area of 
about 28,200 acres. It is bounded on the north by Tops- 
ham, on the east by TVest Bath, on the south by the to wn 



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of Harpswell and by Casco Bay, on the south-west by 
Freeport, and on the north-west by Durham. It is dis- 
tant 29 miles from Portland, 9 miles from Bath, 32 miles 
from Augusta and 18 miles from Lewiston. 

The population of the town in 1880 was 5,384. The 
valuation of the town in 1886, "full, fair cash value," was 
§3,496,128.00. The net indebtedness in 1886 was §71,302. 
81. The rate of taxation is 14 mills. 

The Androscoggin river at this point affords one of 
the finest water powers on the Atlantic coast, most of 
which is at present unimproved. The total height of the 
fall is about 41 feet above high tide. The tide flows to 
the foot of the fall, causing a variation in the height of 
the water of about three feet. There are three pitches ; 
the first has a vertical descent of about 11 feet, the mid- 
dle one, of 14 feet, and the lower one, of about 15 feet. 
The whole horizontal distance of the descent is 1980 feet. 

The manufacturing interests of Brunswick are numer- 
ous and important. A large cotton mill, the "Cabot Man- 
ufacturing Company," runs 47,000 spindles and employs 
725 hands; a box shop, the "Dennison Manufacturing 
Company," employs 500 hands; the "Androscoggin Pulp 
Company," two saw mills, a sash and blind factory, two 
flour and grist mills, and a machine shop give employ- 
ment to many others. Across the river, in Topsham, there 
is a paper mill, the "Bowdoin Paper Manufacturing Com- 
pany," employing 125 hands, a flour mill and a saw 
mill. The large sums disbursed by these establishments 
through their pay-rolls give excellent support to the mer- 
chants of the place. There are some seventy stores of all 



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kinds, and housekeeping is made easy by the facility with 
which every need is met. 

Three public houses offer accommodation to travellers. 
Of these the oldest and best is the Tontine Hotel. This 
well known house has recently been fitted with all the 
modern conveniences, hot and cold water, bath rooms, 
electric lights, etc., and under its present management, is 
one of the best hotels in the State. The Elm House and 
the Brunswick House offer comfortable accommodations 
at low cost. A capital restaurant at the depot affords 
provision for travellers and is a good deal patronized also 
by citizens. 

The Town Hall, which was erected in 1883-4, at a cost 
of 859.000, is a tine structure and an ornament to the town. 
It contains, besides the various rooms needed for the 
transaction of the town business, a large and elegant pub- 
lic hall, capable of seating 1,200 persons, and provided 
with a commodious stage and appropriate scenery; a mu- 
nicipal court room, which is also used for lectures, fairs, 
and other public gatherings not requiring a large hall ; a 
public library room ; a post-office room, fitted up in flue 
style by the town and provided with the latest and best 
boxes : a large room which is now leased for a store, and 
several fine rooms in the second story which are leased 
for offices. 

The Public Library is deserving of particular notice. 
It was started in 1888 by the Brunswick Public Library 
Association, subscriptions being made for the first pur- 
chase of books. AYhen the Town Hall was built, the town 
voted the free use of a large and handsome room for the 



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Library, including lighting and heating, and it also con- 
tributes $200 a year towards its running expenses. The 
Association has no fund, and relies chiefly upon donations 
and the proceeds of entertainments for the purchase of 
new books. It has now upon its shelves 3,513 volumes, 
500 of which were presented by the Ladies' Book Clubs, 
the remainder being mostly new and selected with great 
care. Members pay 81 per year, and non-members $2 
per year for the privilege of taking out books, but the 
use of books and periodicals within the Library room is 
free to ail. The library is open every week-day afternoon 
and evening, and its long tables are nearly always filled 
with readers. Most of the leading daily, weekty and 
monthly newspapers and magazines are to be found there. 
It is the intention of the Association to make the library 
absolutely free to the citizens of the town, as soon as it 
has the necessary funds to make it self-supporting. It is 
to be hoped that the money, so much needed, may be ere 
long provided. 

The graded schools of the town are of the first rank, 
and are taught by capable and experienced teachers. The 
High school, on the corner of Federal and Green streets, 
is under the charge of Mr. Charles Fish, a gentleman of 
rare scientific attainments, who has the power to inspire 
his pupils with zeal and enthusiasm. The annual exhibi- 
tions held in the Town hall are always of great interest. 

The town has eight churches, the First Parish church, 
(Orthodox Congregational), situated near the College, in 
which the Commencement exercises are held, the Metho- 
dist Episcopal church, on Pleasant street, the Baptist 

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church, on Main street, (also one at New Meadows), the 
Free Will Baptist church, on O'Brien street, (in connec- 
tion with which should be mentioned the little church of 
the same denomination in the outlying village of Grows- 
town) , St. Paul's Episcopal church, the Universalist church 
and the Catholic church, all on Pleasant street, and the 
Unitarian church, corner of Federal street and Jordan 
Avenue. 

There are three National Banks, the First, the Union 
and the Pejepscot, and two Savings Institutions. There 
is one weekly newspaper, the "Brunswick Telegraph," 
and in addition, the "American Sentinel" of Bath has a 
reporter located here, and devotes several of its columns 
to Brunswick matters. 

The Western Union Telegraph Company has an office 
at the Railroad station, and there is also communication 
by Telephone from the store of A. W. Townsend. The 
American and International Express Companies have their 
offices on Main street. 

There is a daily stage to Harp swell neck, a stage to 
Condy's Harbor three times a week, and a stage to Orr's 
Island daily during the summer months, and three times 
a week, the rest of the year. 

Few towns in Maine have better railroad accommoda- 
tions. There are, on week-days, four trains to Portland 
and Boston, three to Bangor, four to Augusta, four to 
Lewiston, and five to Bath, with three mails to and from 
all directions. On Sundays, there are trains going east and 
west at midnight. 



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The principal objects of interest to visitors to Bow- 
doin College are the Library, the Art Collections and the 
Cleaveland Cabinet. The Library is in a beautiful room 
at the rear of the Chapel, the entrance being on the north 
side. Immediately on entering, the eye is attracted by 
antique sculptures from Nineveh, dating from about 700 
B. C, and in wonderfully good preservation. A door on 
the left leads into the library. This room, constructed 
more with an eye to architectural beauty, than with refer- 
ence to the purposes for which it is used, is an exceeding- 
ly attractive one. The roof is high, sustained by pillars, 
the windows pointed in ecclesiastical style, a narrow and 
high gallery runs all around, the wood-work is dark and 
massive and the general effect very pleasing. Along the 
sides of the Chapel are two wings, the one on the south 
being a part of the Library. In these rooms are placed 
about 40,000 volumes. A case in the centre of the princi- 
pal room contains many rare volumes, including John 
Eliot's Indian Bible, an illuminated Ms. of the XHIth cen- 



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tury, and some valuable autographs. Busts of distin- 
guished persons adorn the room; among them, one of 
Prof. Geo. W. Greene by Thos. Crawford, a gift of Long- 
fellow ; one of Benj. Eranklin, given by himself to a mem- 
ber of the Vaughan family, who presented it to the Col- 
lege ; and one of Ex-Prest. Joshua L. Chamberlain, a 
copy of the one in marble in the State House at Augusta. 
Several volumes of photographs of the graduating classes 
are often examined with interest by those who have known 
the graduates later in life. 

Returning to the entrance, the door of the north wing- 
stands open before us. This wing is devoted to Sculpture 
and Painting and contains at present the principal paint- 
ings of the Bowdoin collection, a valuable collection of 
original drawings by old masters, about 150 in number, 
and several fac-simile casts from the antique. Descrip- 
tive catalogues may be obtained from the Librarian, and a 
series of excellent reproductions is offered for sale. 

Before leaving the building the visitor is recommen- 
ded to ascend the stair-case at the Library entrance for a 
view of the interior of the Chapel from the gallery. The 
walls are adorned by a series of frescoes on each side. 
The six on the northern wall are from scenes of Xew 
Testament History, and are arranged in chronological 
order. On the southern wall, three of the six panels have 
been filled with frescoes representing scenes from Old 
Testament History. 

In order to a complete examination of the Art-treas- 
ures of Bowdoin College, a visit must be paid to Memo- 
rial Hall. The upper and principal hall contains the por- 



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traits of the first four presidents of the College, of several 
members of the Bowdoin f amity, of distinguished Profes- 
sors and graduates, among them Longfellow, Hawthorne, 
Prest. Franklin Pierce, Gen. 0. 0. Howard and Gov. John 
A. Andrew. Above the platform stands a bust of Longfel- 
low, a fac-simile cast of that in Westminster Abbey, pre- 
sented by friends in England. 

To lovers of Art a visit to the Congregational Church 
will also be of interest. It stands directly in the rear of 
Memorial Hall, and is the College Church, as no regular 
services are held in the Chapel on Sundays except a short 
afternoon service. In the Church are two superb Memor- 
ial-windows of stained glass, that on the north in com- 
memoration of Prof. A. S. Packard, that on the south in 
memory of Prof . Win. Smyth. These windows were pro- 
duced at the establishment of Mayer & Co., in Munich, and 
are admirable specimens of this style of art. The window 
in the eastern end was a gift of Gen. Chamberlain in mem- 
ory of the former pastor of the church, Kev. George E. 
Adams. 

Next to Memorial Hall stands Massachusetts Hall, in 
the upper part of which is the Cleavelancl Cabinet, an ex- 
tremely valuable collection of minerals, zoological and 
geological specimens, &c. This building was repaired and 
arranged for this purpose in 1873 by Hon. P. W. Chandler 
as a memorial of his father-in-law, Prof. Cleavelancl. 

Passing between Maine and Winthrop Halls we come 
to the new Gymnasium, built mainly by subscription in 
1886. It is fitted up in the most thorough manner, sup- 
plied with bath-rooms, bowling-alley, running track, pul- 



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ley-weights and all the most modern appliances. This 
apparatus was the gift of Dr. D. A. Sargent, a graduate 
of Bowdoin, now Superintendent of the Gymnasium at 
Harvard. 

A little to the north of the College campus stands the 
fine brick building of the Maine Medical School. It con- 
tains lecture-rooms and operating-rooms, a chemical lab- 
oratory and an anatomical cabinet. 



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If after a walk through the shady streets of the town 
and a visit to Bowdoin College, the visitor desires to ex- 
tend his wanderings, he may experience a temporary dis- 
appointment. The suburbs of a manufacturing town are 
rarely attractive, and the immediate neighborhood of 
Brunswick is flat and sandy, and, except along the river, 
presents no striking points. But after one has become 
familiar with the roads leading out of the town, and rec- 
onciled himself to the dreariness of the first mile or two, 
he begins to realize that beyond this arid tract there are 
many points, well within walking distance, which are 
worthy of far more effort than it actually costs to reach 
them. If he is not fond of walking, there are excellent 
livery stables which will furnish him with a good horse 
and comfortable buggy, and he will need no advice as to 
providing himself with an agreeable companion. 

A wide circuit is spread out before us as soon as we 
emerge from the vicinity of the town. On the south and 
east lies the sea, with numerous bays and inlets, and the 
marvellous points and islands which jut out into it and 
dot its surface. On the west the land rises, and along the 



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ridge of rocks which runs clear across from the Kennebec 
Kiver to Maquoit Bay, you get broad views of out-stretch- 
ed towns and valleys, with the White Mountains shutting 
in the horizon. On the north runs the Kennebec, with the 
beautiful Merrymeeting Bay, where the Androscoggin 
flows into it, and many a lovely point and inlet. 

In the following pages, a series of different excursions 
has been described. The routes can easily be traced on 
the accompanying map, and the concentric lines will give 
an approximate idea of the distances. Taking the road 
which follows the south bank of the Androscoggin in a 
westerly direction, that is up-river, for a base line, we 
work our way continually left-wards until we have boxed 
the compass, following one after another of the different 
roads leading out of the town, and return again to the 
river on theTopsham side. No attempt has been made to 
indicate which are specially interesting excursions, because 
there is no one of them which is not worth making. They 
are simply arranged in geographical order, and the excur- 
sionist must be guided by his own taste and the consider- 
ation of distance and time. The nearest points at which 
a really line view of Casco Bay may be had are Mare Point 
and New Wharf. The nearest points at which good views 
of the mountains can be obtained are Kocky Hill and 
Quaker Meeting House. 

But before setting out on a wider range, it will be well 
to make a circuit round the village, let us say, within the 
mile limit of our map, 



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Passing down Main street to the Bridge, where the 
changing aspects of the water give constant variety to the 
view, let us cross to the Topsham side, and follow the 
river bank westward along the Fish- way, till we come to 
the Free Bridge above the Fall. Here another interest- 
ing view of the river is to be had, not only from the Bridge, 
but still better from the rocks which rise above it on the 
right. By following the Kailroad track a quarter of a 
miie towards Lewiston, we shall come to a bold high rock 
jutting out into the meadows which border the river, 
known as the Cliff, affording a broad and beautiful out- 
look. Back of the cliff rises Sprague's Hill, sometimes 
spoken of as Sprague's Woods, a favorite resort for may- 
ing-parties in the Spring. 

Crossing now to the Brunswick side, let us follow the 
south bank of the river till we come out at the school house 
on Pleasant street. Just above it is Powder House Hill, 
formerly called Sunset Hill. It has been a good deal re- 
duced in height by blasting, but still affords a beautiful 
view of the river, and is especially attractive at sunset. 
Returning past the School House and keeping west-wards 

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to the first gate of Riverside Cemetery let us turn to the 
left crossing the Railroad track. This bit of road takes 
us through the woods and is known as the Betty Eaton 
Road, after a descendant of one of the early settlers of 
Brunswick, who once lived there. This takes us out on 
McKeen street. Here turning to the right we soon come 
to Brown's Opening, a field surrounded by woods, where 
are pretty paths for a ramble, another favorite spot for 
maying-parties. Turning back now towards the village 
we shall come outonMaquoit street, opposite the College. 
If we keep south-wards a short distance, we shall cross 
31 are Brook, a favorite resort of fisher men, and beyond 
it on the left are woods inviting for a stroll. 

Back of the College is a group of houses on the Harps- 
well Road, known as the Little Village, and further to 
the east we come to Pine Grove Cemetery, a spot made 
beautiful by the noble trees by which it is surrounded. 
Among the most noteworthy monuments and headstones 
are those of Presidents McKeen and Appleton, Professors 
Cleavelancl, Packard, Upham and Smyth, and Gov. Dun- 
lap. The grounds are at present in charge of Trustees as- 
sisted by an Association of gentlemen and ladies who are 
doing much to beautify them and keep them in good order. 

Between the Maquoit road and the Bath road lies the 
region known as The Plains, most of it public property. 
Formerly the town owned 1000 acres of this tract, after- 
wards the College received 200 acres of it ; but this area 
has been somewhat diminished by the absorption of terri- 
tory by the abuttors. The Plains stretch out in some di- 
rections a distance of three or four miles, and are mostly 



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covered by a small, scrubby growth of pines, but there 
are noticeable exceptions, where noble, tall trees form a 
cathedral-like density of shade. There are magnificent 
trees near the College, and that part of the Bath Road 
just beyond the Cemetery is an admirable instance of the 
fine effect they produce. In fact The Pines are one of the 
marked features of Brunswick scenery. Almost every 
year some portion of the Plains is burnt over, and there 
are, near the shore, several places where the winds have 
stripped all growth from the sand, making a desert of 
several acres. At midsummer there is an immense crop 
of blueberries, and formerly parties came with tents and 
encamped for several da}^s to gather them. Now one sees 
more commonly strings of wagons twenty or thirty at a 
time coming in the morning from the neighboring towns 
and returning at night. The whole region of the Plains 
is intersected by countless cross-roads, which it was im- 
possible to represent with any degree of fulness on the 
map. Mrs. Stowe gave them the name of "Ribbon Roads," 
probably from their interlacing so closely as if braided 
together. They are an inexhaustible resource for riding 
or walking, and some of the favorite ones will be noted 
hereafter. 

Following the Bath road about three quarters of a 
mile we come to the point where Jordan Avenue meets it. 
Crossing the Railroad here we shall find a gate on the right 
which admits us to Paradise Spring, the property of 
Hon. Charles J. Gilman. The water of this Spring, as 
well as that of the Carmichael Spring which flows from the 
same bank just beyond the farm-house, is pronounced ab- 



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solutely pure. It is largely used by citizens of Bruns- 
wick and only needs to be more widely known to become 
an important article of commerce. The spot where it 
flows out is a gorge surrounded by trees — a very romantic 
spot — long a favorite resort to young people of the town. 

Following the course of Jordan Avenue back to the 
village we pass Meadow-brink, the cottage of Mr. A. V. 
Metcalf , where the piazza affords a fine view of the river, 
and find ourselves on Federal street. Here turning to 
the right, Woodland invites us through its shady paths, 
and a visit to the College Boat House completes our 
circuit. 



Taking for our first longer excursion the road which 
leads up the valley of the Androscoggin on the Brunswick 
or south side of the river, we shall make our start through 
Pleasant street, which might well be called the street of 
churches, as we pass, first the Methodist church on the 
right, then in quick succession, on the left, the Uni/versa- 
list, the Episcopal and the Catholic churches. The road 
then carries us over Powder House Hill, which affords a 
beautiful sunset view over the water. 

Descending the hill we come to Riverside Cemetery, 
where we bear to the right, guided by the tower of the 



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Water "Works which rises like a monument or a ruined 
castle on its hill. It is really a somewhat heavy and un- 
graceful structure, built for utility and not for ornament, 
but at a distance it has an air of massive strength which 
gives it dignity. The view from the hill where it stands, 
formerly known as the "Morrison Farm" is fine, both up- 
river and down, as is also that from the rocks above the 
Pumping Station. 

A mile and a half further brings us to Eocky Hill 
where there is a lovely view, looking back eastwards to the 
town across a picturesque ravine up which the road winds. 
From the summit the first glimpse of the White Moun- 
tains may be caught on a clear day; but one cannot help 
wishing for a pile of stones or a rude wooden tower to lift 
one above the trees. Here a grass-grown road to the left 
makes a pleasant circuit for a short walk bringing us home 
by the Deep Cut. It is said that Mrs. Stowe gave this the 
name of the Green Eibbon road ; it is a charming bit of 
country walking, with pretty openings towards the town. 
If it be autumn we shall find, on the western slope of Eocky 
Hill, the fringed gentian in abundance. 

A mile further on the Eiver road, we find another turn 
to the left, the Brackett road, crossing a pretty ravine 
where in spring the water tumbles over the rocks in a 
foaming cascade. This road takes us out on the Durham 
road, making a little wider circuit than the last. 

A little beyond the four mile limit, at the farm of Mr. 
William Simpson, a path leads down on the right to the 
river. At this point a bold rock juts out into the water 
where the river is narrow and the current swift. This is 



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known as Simpson's Rips and is well worth a visit. The 
view up the river towards Lisbon with the rushing water 
coming full down upon you is very fine. Here in spring 
the small yellow violet may be found : it is somewhat rare 
in this region. 

Returning to the road, and keeping on in the direction 
in which we have been going, a third turn to the left at 
Day's Corner will take us over to the Durham road and 
bring us home after a circuit of about twelve miles. Those 
who are prepared for a longer drive will take the turn to 
the right, cross the river at Lisbon Falls and return through 
Topsham, a drive of about 17 miles. 

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Setting out again through Pleasant street and over 
Powder House Hill, we will keep right on, past Riverside 
Cemetery, parallel with the Railroad, till we strike the 
rocky ridge which crosses the country about two miles 
from the village. The place where the Railroad intersects 
this ridge is known as Deep Cut. It is the highest point 
on the Railroad between Brunswick and Portland, where 
the road emerges from the valley of the Kennebec. If we 
should cross the bridge over the Railroad and turn sharply 
to the left, we should find a pretty, grass-grown road 
which would take us back to Brunswick, through the edge 



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of Growstown and over McKeen street, a charming route 
for a short walk. 

Keeping to the right, we enter the Durham road and 
come into a more open country, where we begin to get 
lovely glimpses of field and wood and hill. The road lies 
straight before us, till we come to Storer's Corner, five 
miles from Brunswick. Turning to the left we soon come 
in sight of Bald Rock, which stands back in the field about 
half a mile from the road. This is a huge rock which rises 
to a considerable height, looking very white amid the sur- 
rounding green. The effect as you approach it is quite 
imposing ; it looks like an immense glacier, the whole sur- 
face bare of moss or bush. From the top there is a fine 
view westward. 

Returning to Storer's Corner let us keep on up the 
hill a mile further in our original direction and we shall 
come to the Quaker Meeting House in Durham. This is a 
long, low, old-fashioned brick building, founded on the 
solid rock, without steeple or tower, with a double row of 
horse-sheds behind it, indicating that the worshippers 
there gather together from a wide circuit of country. 
But the chief attraction of the spot to the lover of the 
picturesque is the broad view which stretches before us, 
including many towns and villages with the White Moun- 
tains in the distant horizon. Coming up the hill, there is 
something very striking in the way this view bursts unex- 
pectedly upon the sight. 

Here a choice of roads lies open to the traveller. By 
turning to the right he may return to Brunswick by the 
River road on which we made our last excursion, or keep 



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on to Lisbon Falls and return through Topsham. By 
turning to the left, he will come into the Portland roacl 
near Freeport. 

0qR l|iir, ^erdserabbl^, fPrsspart. 



Setting out once more over Pleasant street to Deep 
Cut, let us turn to the left across the Railroad. About 
half a mile bey ond Deep Cut, on the left of the road is Oak 
Hill. We must leave the road and take to the fields, and 
we shall soon come to the slope of the hill facing east, 
where the old oaks stand wide apart and leave ample view 
of the landscape. The out-look toward Brunswick is one 
of the most charming views in the whole neighborhood, 
and the spot is so easily accessible, about three and a half 
miles from the village, that it should be oftener visited. 
Those who venture further, can gain access, by a little 
scrambling through underbrush and swamp, to many wild 
and picturesque bits of scenery. 

Returning to the road and keeping on in our previous 
direction, we shall cross the Railroad again at Hill-side 
station. A turn to the left here would carry us through a 
very pretty bit of road over to the Bungurnuck roacl. It is 
well to note here that this station affords an opportunity 
for pedestrians to extend their walks further in this direc- 
tion than they might otherwise be able to do, as the train 
from Portland passes a little after six p. m., and a flag 
will bring it to a stop to take the tired walker home to 
supper. 



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Let us however pursue our way without turning aside 
here, till about a mile further we come to the parting of 
the roads, where the one to the left goes round the hill and 
the one to the right goes over it. The latter has been al- 
most abandoned by the public, but it leads over a hill said 
to be the highest land in Freeport. The view is well 
worth the climb, being more in the nature of a panorama, 
more free on all sides than any other in the neighborhood. 
This road is known as the Hardscrabble road, one of those 
capital descriptive epithets which are such a refreshment 
amid the constant recurrence of names taken from English 
towns or names like Oak Hill which are repeated in all 
parts of the country. At the foot of the hill a turn to the 
right would take us home by Bald Rock and Storer's Coi- 
ner. 

Following this road two or three miles further brings 
us to the pretty village of Freeport, now rising into im- 
portance as a manufacturing town through the enterprise 
and public spirit of one of its wealthy citizens, Mr. E. B. 
Mallett, Jr. A return by the way of South Freeport leads 
through scenes of rare picturesqueness and beauty. 

If, however, we choose to turn on the hill and retrace 
our steps to the lower road, we shall come at a distance of 
about a mile from the forks to a turn to the left which 
will take us back to Brunswick by the Bungurnuck road 
without making so wide a curcuit, 

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Opposite the main entrance to the College, McKeen 
street affords an another exit from the village. For ' a 
mile or two it takes us through a growth of pines known 
as McKeen Woods, and then ends abruptly, the turn to 
the right carrying us over to Riverside Cemetery, that to 
the left bringing us to Growstown. This is a pretty group 
of houses gathered around an old fashioned country church 
sometimes called the Elder Lamb Meeting House from a 
former pastor. The country is more open than at Bruns- 
wick and the view from the little hill just above the school 
house is very pretty. 

Keeping on through Growstown, either the first or 
the second turn to the right will bring us into a road bear- 
ing due west to which we will adhere in spite of numer- 
ous inducements to turn from it. The first, the second and 
the third turns to the left would all alike bring us to Bun- 
gurnuck ; a turn to the right opposite the last of the three 
above-named takes us to Oak Hill. This road, which crosses 
our way at right angles, is one of the prettiest drives in all 
this region. But we will keep on over Cripps' Ledge, a 
somewhat rough-looking bit of abandoned quarry — and 
another mile will bring us to Pleasant Hill. This is along- 
high ridge, intersected by a gully, with comfortable farm- 
houses and some noticeably fine trees and a beautiful pros- 
pect northwards. The place is well named, for the visitor 



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feels sure it must be indeed a pleasant place to live in, but 
what the place gained in appropriateness it lost in raciness 
and originality when it gave up the name it once was 
known by : Pigtoe. A little beyond this line of houses we 
come to a sign-post which indicates that we are seven 
miles from Brunswick and it is time to turn. The left 
hand road will bring us home through Bungurnuck ; that 
on the right will take us to the Freeport road. 

Wiping Pem{. 



Following the broad road which passes in front of the 
College, and crossing Mare Brook, we shall come at about 
a mile from the village to a road bearing off to the right. 
This takes us through a pretty bit of wood to the corners 
near the house of Mr. Albion Woodside, where we strike 
again the rocky ledge which crosses this part of the coun- 
try. Just before w T e rise the hill, there is a turn to the 
left, which would take us across the Maquoit road and 
bring us out on the Mare Point road. It is not laid down 
on the accompanying map, but it is one of the most 
charming of the cross-roads on the Plains and affords a 
most attractive route for an afternoon walk. 

But our present purpose leads us on. We will there- 
fore neglect also the road to the right beyond Woodside's, 
which would take us round to Growstown, and that on the 



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left, which would bring us to Maquoit Landing, and keep- 
ing on half a mile further, take the next left hand turn. 
This brings us in about a mile and a quarter to Bungurnuck, 
a cove or inlet in Maquoit Bay, where a brook runs into 
the sea. It is a very picturesque spot, the houses set 
snugly in under the hill and the high banks rising above 
their roofs, the brook tumbling over the rocks in its haste 
to reach the ocean, the tide winding in through the bluffs. 
Here we have one of those delightful aboriginal names, so 
frequent in this region and so distinctive. It has become 
somewhat worn off by use, the original word being Bun- 
ganunganuc, but enough is left to make it very character- 
istic ; it is perhaps safe to say there is but one Bungur- 
nuck in the world. The meaning of the Indian name, 
too, is very accurately descriptive of the place: 4 'High 
Bank Brook." A road to the left before descending the 
hill would have taken us back to Maquoit Landing. If 
we leave the road here and seek the borders of the Bay 
we shall find ourselves on high bluffs, level and grassy, 
affording a wide and beautiful view over the water. 

Crossing the bridge and ascending the hill beyond, a 
sharp turn to the right would carry us back to Brunswick 
over Cripps' Ledge and Growstown or round Oak Hill. 
Bat we will keep right on about four miles further, avoid- 
ing one or two turns to the right which would take us to 
Pleasant Hill and South Freeport, until we come to the 
last house, where the road runs off into a field. Here we 
are at Flying Point, and a walk over the high bluff with its 
beautiful prospect of Casco Bay and down to the grove 
which reaches almost to the extremity of the Point wil 



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reward us with invigorating sea-air and charming views. 
The legendary lore and historical traditions of Flying 
Point and Wolfe's Neck have been admirably told by Mr. 
C. P. Ilsley in his volume of tales, entitled "Forest and 
Shore," Boston, 1856. In returning the visitor should 
leave the road again at the farm of Mr. Wm. Mann, about 
two miles distant on the homeward way, and walk down 
to Little Flying Point, a smaller neck of land running out 
at the side of the larger one and full of beauty and interest. 
By this time we shall be ready for a return home as on 
reaching there we shall have made a circuit of nineteen 
miles by road not counting our walks through the fields. 
If, however, we desire to vary our route the road through 
Freeport will repay us. 



Taking again the broad road which passes in front of 
the College, we will keep on southwards, past the turn 
which leads to Bungurnuck. Right here on the left is the 
site of the first church which was built in Brunswick. 
Here it stood from about 1719 till it w x as burned in 1834, 
although the first building on the site of the present Con- 
gregational church was erected in 1806. There is no trace 
of it left but the old burying-ground, where the moss- 
covered head-stones at the graves of the old residents may 
still be found. 

Passing on a short distance, we will avoid the left- 



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hand turn which would take us to Mare Point and keep 
southwest, although the road is grass-grown and looks 
as if it had been quite abandoned by travel. It leads 
through the level plains and in one place on the left there 
is a sandy bit of several acres which gives one an idea of 
what a desert might be. Just after passing this barren 
spot a road to the left would take us over on the Mare 
Point road, and a little beyond, we reach the water. 

Here at Maquoit Landing, it was supposed would be 
the port of Brunswick, and a large traffic was anticipated 
between the mills to be established at the Falls of the An- 
droscoggin and the great world to be reached by sea. 
But the flats have been continually rising and the water 
growing more shallow until the Bay is no longer naviga- 
ble, and, except at high-tide, presents rather a dreary ap- 
pearance. Indeed, it is to be said of most of the nearer 
points at which we reach the water from Brunswick, that 
they can be seen to advantage only when the tide is full. 
The old wharf has fallen into ruin and there is little left 
to recall the busy activity which used to mark the place in 
the days of the early settlers. 

The road bends sharply here to the right and brings 
us, if we keep straight on, to YVoodside's and Growstown. 
A turn to the left, however, invites us to a little wider 
circuit through Bungurnuck, 



{flare; P®m\. 



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Just beyond the old Burying-ground on the Maquoit 
road, a turn to the left leads through a beautiful grove of 
pines. Somewhat less than a mile brings us to the point 
where the wood-road already mentioned, running across 
from the Bungurnuck road, comes out on our right. 
This spot is interesting as the site of an old meeting-house 
commemorated in the beautiful song, the words as well as 
the music of which were written by Mr. Geo. F. Root, of 
Chicago, when visiting Brunswick. It is called: The 
Little Church within the Wood. We give the closing- 
verse. 

While gazing on the peaceful scene 

The crescent moon arose, 
And cast its silvery light o'er all 

To guard its sweet repose. 
Bathed in a flood of purest light 

The little temple stood, 
Each moon-beam seemed to make more fair 

The little church within the wood. 

Where'er I go I'll ne'er forget 
The little church within the wood. 

Keeping on without being led astray by three turns 
leftwards, the first leading to Pennellville and the last two 
to New Wharf, and a second one to the right leading over 
to the Maquoit road, we shall reach Mare Point at a dis- 
tance of seven miles from Brunswick, getting pretty 
glimpses of the water on both sides during the last two 



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miles of the way. Here we find a wooded point running 
out into Casco Bay, dotted with neat cottages. The whole 
property was taken in hand by a company of gentlemen 
who have sold only to those intending to build for the pur- 
pose of private residence. The result is that the entire 
group of houses, seventeen in number, is attractive and 
pretty, no fences being required, the grounds well kept 
and the whole presenting the aspect of a park. Besides 
citizens of Brunswick, there are several from Lewiston 
and other parts of the country. A bowling alley has been 
erected for the use of the cottagers and their friends, and 
in summer the place is very gay, with boating, and out- 
door sports, and with theatricals and other entertainments 
in the evening. Mr. Wm. Thompson at the last house on 
the road before entering the park will take charge of 
horses and furnish entertainment for man and beast if de- 
sired. 

The visitor will linger long amid the shady shores of 
the Point or on the rocks which run down into the sea. 
If opportunity serves, he may take a boat to Goose Island 
in Casco Bay, a spot dear to archaeologists as it contains 
one of the celebrated shell-heaps where relics of the 
aboriginal Indian inhabitants are numerous and even traces 
of prehistoric man are said to have been discovered. But 
it will be time at last to return, and any of the roads 
above meutioned to right or left will afford a pleasant 
change of route. 



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If we follow the Mare Point road about a mile from 
where it leaves the Maquoit road we come to a left hand 
turn. Keeping on about three quarters of a mile further we 
shall find a second one. These roads lead respectively to 
Pennellville and New Wharf and connect, so that we may 
go out by one road and return by the other. Let us take 
the second turn and we shall reach in about a mile what 
is known by the various names of New Wharf, South 
Shore and Simpson's Landing. There are here two houses 
at which guests are received in summer, the first is Mrs. 
Simpson's, the second, with beautiful views over the Bay, 
is the property of Gen. J. L. Chamberlain, but has been 
used for several years past as a summer hotel under the 
charge of Miss Pennell. The picturesque foot-path, em- 
bowered with trees, which leads all round the point is ex- 
tremely pretty, and the view from beneath the shade of a 
fine tree which stands at the foot of the lawn before the 
house is very charming. 

The visitor should not fail also to climb a little 
eminence on the east where are the remains of an old hab- 
itation, now the abode of woodchucks, where a fine view 
is to be obtained, somewhat wider than at the level on 
which the houses stand. 

A short bit of cross-road takes us over to Pennellville, 
a somewhat larger group of houses, standing well apart 
and with an airy spacious look, in the style of the old 
Colonial manor house. At the foot of the road may be 



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seen traces of former activity in the shipbuilding line, 
but wharf and buildings are now in ruins. 

Setting our faces homewards, two roads offer them- 
selves to our choice, one returning to Brunswick b} r the 
Mare Point road, the other by the Harpswell roach 



Between the College campus and the Medical School 
building runs the direct road to Harpswell. Just as we 
leave Little Village we shall find a fork in the road where 
we must keep to the right crossing Mare Brook. 

Getcheil's mills cross-road. About half a mile after 
crossing Mare Brook, we come to a ford at the road side 
where there is a turn to the left, which will take us through 
a most picturesque and beautiful scene. The road is barr- 
ed by several gates and is not a public way, but it is quite 
practicable for travel and is one of the most attractive 
cross-roads on the Plains. It would bring us out near 
Getcheil's mills on the road to Gurnet Bridge. 

Scholfields' Ship yard. Passing by the side road just 
mentioned, and another which crosses our path a little 
further on, we come to the narrow bit of land which con- 
nects the long peninsula of Harpswell with the main land. 
Here on our left is Scholfielcl's Ship yard where many a 
tine vessel has been launched. Even as late as 1885 a 
launch took place here. 

Residence of Rev. Elijah Kellogg. Some two miles 



35 



further still, on the right of the road, where the land slopes 
toward the water, is the home of one who has clone much 
for the entertainment and instruction of the youth of the 
country. Mr. Kellogg's stories for boys are known far 
and wide; most of them, notably the "Whispering Pine 
Series" and the "Elm Island Series" represent scenes in 
Brunswick and Harps well. Since 1844 he has been con- 
nected with the Congregational church of Harps well, for 
fourteen years as its settled pastor, and since then as a 
frequent supply of the pulpit during the summer months. 

Alexander's. About half a mile beyond Mr. Kellogg's, 
is the hospitable home of Mr. William Alexander. Behind 
his house the land rises into a sort of bluff with a little 
grove surmounting it. Here is one of the finest views of 
the neighborhood. You look over the Bay to Mare Point 
and are even high enough to get a glimpse of the White 
Mountains. The soft colors and graceful lines of the 
foreground acid much to the charm of the view. 

High Head. We come next to the village of North 
Harpswell, and here as we pass a good-sized Academy 
building, not now in use, we shall find a turn to the left. 
This takes us through a mile or two of winding road along 
bluffs at the water edge, through woods and open fields to 
the end of a point, where we get a nice view over the 
water. 

Look-out Point. As we approach the village of Harps- 
well Centre a turn to the right leads us off the long high 
riclge on which our road has been running clown to the 
sea-shore. Here groves line the shore and rocks jut out 
into the water and charming views are opened to us both 



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eastwards and westwards along Middle Bay. 

Harpswell Centre. Returning to the road, we shall 
do well as we pass through the village to look in at the 
Town Honse. This is an old church built in 1759. It has 
been used as a Town House for the last thirty years, but 
the old pulpit and some of the pews are preserved, giving 
an excellent idea of the internal arrangements of churches 
in those days. 

Potts' Point. At the extremity of the long neck of 
Harpswell, we come to Potts' Point, a pretty group of 
fishermen's houses. On rising ground somewhat back of 
the village is a row of small cottages placed in a semi- 
circle, open towards the sea, built and occupied by citi- 
zens of Auburn. It is known as the Auburn Circle. At 
the further end of the Point stands the Merriconeag 
House, a comfortable Summer Hotel. A steamer from 
Portland touches daily at the wharf, (in summer twice a 
day), except Sundays. 

Ash Cove Point. If before reaching Potts' Point we 
had taken a turn which makes westward on the right, it 
would have carried us to a fishing village, which lies on a 
large cove or bay, called Mill Pond Basin. Here as all 
along the shore lovely views of the water may be had. 
But a broader out-look is obtained by ascending a bluff 
on the opposite side of the road from that which leads to 
the Cove. 



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(pa met ©ridge, Frimes's P®m\. 



If, after passing Little Village, we bear to the left 
instead of the right, we are on the road to Gurnet Bridge. 
About two miles from Brunswick we have a choice between 
two ways. The most direct way is to keep straight on. 
But a turn to the right takes us through a magnificent 
growth of pines and is worth a little delay ; it brings us 
out near Getchell's mills. By the direct road we pass 
close to the New Meadows meeting-house, where we turn 
sharply to the right. 

If following this road we keep right on past the turn 
that would take us to Gurnet Bridge, we shall come, at a 
distance of about two miles to Prince's Point, which takes 
its name from a former occupant. The farm at the Point 
is now occupied as a stock farm by Mr. Judkins who has 
a hospitable welcome for visitors and picnic parties. Part 
of the land at the Point is quite high, giving broad views 
of the Bay, while the lower portion at the shore is very 
prettily wooded, so that the place affords a rare variety of 
attractions. 

If instead of keeping on to Prince's Point we take the 
turn leftwards toward the Gurnet we shall pass through a 
valley and up a hill beyond it where we pass an old lime 
kiln on the left, and see on the right the ruins of a bridge 
once known as Buttermilk Bridge. The road which used 
to pass over it has long been abandoned. A short distance 
further brings us to Gurnet Bridge which connects Great 
Island with the main land. Here the tide rushes in and 



out through the rocky gorge which the bridge spans. The 
word Gurnet, originally the name of a fish, has been ap- 
plied in England and in this country also to headlands, 
and was probably used at first here and at Prince's Point 
in this sense. But subsequently the term has come to 
mean the rushing tide-way itself, and we speak of Jordan's 
Garnet and Prince's Gurnet in that sense. 

At the bridge are two or three summer cottages and 
an excellent hotel, kept by Mr. Robert Jordan, a favorite 
resort for picnics from Brunswick. The point is well 
wooded so that there is plenty of shade ; there are excel- 
lent facilities for bathing and boating. Under the beach- 
es in the spring the hepatica is to be found, one of the 
earliest flowers. 

Resell i$l®wfi{mm. 

Crossing Gurnet Bridge we are on Great Island. The 
road soon divides and we will first follow the left hand 
turn which brings us at a distance of about four miles to 
Condy's Harbor. The road is full of variety, up-hill and 
down, through woods and swamps and open fields. About 
a mile and a half from the Bridge a sharp turn to the left 
would take us in to an out-lying farmhouse near which 
the mountain laurel grows, which is somewhat rare in this 
neighborhood. Reaching Condy's Harbor we find a vil- 



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lage of twenty or twenty -five houses, all looking neat and 
prosperous. The principal business is the taking and 
curing of fish, and the clean wharves and orderly drying- 
frames where the fish are spread out to dry present an 
attractive appearance. But one of the most valuable pro- 
ducts of the fishery is the oil obtained, and the atmos- 
phere is sometimes rendered unpleasant by the process. 
Beyond the village is Sandy Cove, with a pretty beach and 
a beautiful outlook on the Bay. 

Returning now to the Orr's Island road, we shall find, 
at a distance of about three miles from the Bridge, a 
place where the Orr's Island road bends sharply to the 
right. If we again leave this road and keep straight on, 
we shall reach about a mile further, Gun Point, one of the 
finest of the many such peninsulas this coast affords. 
An unobstructed view of the ocean lies before us. 

If, instead of keeping on, we had, near the point at 
which we left the Orr's Island road made a second turn to 
the right, we should be facing directly back in the oppo- 
site direction to that in which we had come. We should 
be following a neck of land, such as is not unusual on this 
singularly indented coast, running back toward Brunswick. 
It encloses a body of water known as Long Reach, and is 
called Long Reach Mountain. The view from the high 
rocky ridge is broad and striking. But perhaps the finest 
effect is to be had by looking up at the sheer precipice of 
rock from below. This spot may also be reached by boat 
from Gurnet Bridge. 



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0rr's LsIemdL 



At the end of Great Island we find again a bridge over 
a narrow tide-way which connects this island with Orr's 
Island, the scene of Mrs. Stowe's charming story: "The 
Pearl of Orr's Island." Of this bridge she says: "The 
sense of wild seclusion reaches here the highest degree; 
and one crosses the bridge with a feeling as if genii might 
have built it, and one might be going over it to fairyland." 

There is now no more question of turning to the right 
or left, for there is but one road running from end to end 
of the island. A part of it runs very close to the precip- 
itous bank of Long Cove, where the ridge of land is high 
and affords lovely views of the water. This ridge is known 
as the Devil's Back. ' 'By the side of this ridge of granite 
is a deep narrow chasm, running a mile and a half or two 
miles parallel with the road, and veiled by the darkest and 
most solemn shadows of the primeval forest. Here scream 
the jays and the eagles, and fish-hawks make their nests 
undisturbed ; and the tide rises and falls under black 
branches of evergreen, from which depend long, light 
festoons of delicate gray moss. The darkness of the 
forest is relieved by the delicate foliage and the silvery 
trunks of the great white birches, which the solitude of 
centuries has allowed to grow in this spot to a height 
and size seldom attained elsewhere. " The variety of color 
is a noticeable feature of the island scenery ; and the com- 
bination of forest and sea presents a scene of rare beauty. 

Arrived at the end of the island we find a picturesque 



n 



village, with hospitable people ready to entertain us, and 
a few cottages of summer residents. The shore is bold 
and rocky and the views beautiful. A steamer from Port- 
land arrives and departs daily, (in summer twice a day) 
except Sundays. 

Beyond Orr's Island lies Bailey's Island, separated 
only by a narrow channel which will doubtless be crossed 
by a bridge as this region becomes better known and more 
visited. Bailey's Island is said to be full of points of 
beauty and interest, especially a deep cove on the outer 
shore enclosed within high banks. It is easily reached by 
boat from Orr's Island or from Potts' Point. 



At Pine Grove Cemetery a road runs off from the Bath 
road to the right. It runs nearly straight for about four 
miles till we reach the New Meadows river. It is some- 
times called the Board road, having been orignially made 
for hauling lumber to the shipyard on the river. Much of 
the way is sandy and barren, but a portion of it is through 
a tine growth of tall pines. About midway it is crossed 
by one of the prettiest "ribbon-roads" on the Plains, run- 
ning from Cook's Corner to the Cemetery on the Gurnet 
Bridge Road. This is known as Toby's Turnpike having 
been originally a path struck out by an old colored man 
named Tobias Hill who lived in this neighborhood. 

On reaching the river we may turn either way, north 
6 



4-2 



or south. Let us first take the left hand turn, in the direc- 
tion of Hoardings' Station. In about a mile and a half we 
shall come to an old Cemetery on the right, one of the old- 
est in Brunswick. Here the road divides, but only to unite 
again in about half a mile. Let us take the right hand 
turn, and a short distance will bring us to the Adams 
House, a popular resort for Bath and Brunswick people, 
where clams and lobsters are to be had, a fine view of the 
river and pretty groves on the shore. Behind the barn on 
the crown of the rise may still be seen the cellar of one of 
the old fortifications in which the early settlers sought 
shelter from the Indians. The view from this spot is 
commanding and beautiful. 

Setting our faces southward let us now return to the 
point where we left the Board road, and keep right on till 
in about half a mile we shall find a road turning off on the 
left which will take us down to the Given House, a com- 
fortable boarding-house with ample piazza overlooking 
river and bay. Here was once an active business in ship- 
building ; now it is as quiet and charming a summer resort 
as one could wish. 

Returning to the road, we shall do well to keep on as far 
as the road goes, that is, to the farm of Mr. Gilbert Wood- 
ward, where a lovely view over well-kept fields and wood- 
ed shores and islands will repay us. Retracing our steps, 
let us keep leftward till we have passed the New Meadows 
Church and then we shall find ourselves on the Gurnet 
Bridge Road about three miles from Brunswick. 



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tester's Pom\. 



If we follow the Bath road for about two miles, we 
shall come, after passing the entrance to Jordan Avenue, 
to a second turn to the left, leading across the Railroad 
and down to the river. Here just before we reach the 
farm-house, we emerge from a bit of wood and come out 
on a high open space, where, looking west-wards one of the 
finest views in all the region is spread before us. We look 
up the Androscoggin over a long reach of the river where 
it is widest, and beyond it lies the town, with the hills of 
Topsham on the right. Keeping on past the farm-house, 
we descend nearer to the level of the river, and find our- 
selves on a large point, running out into the water, beau- 
tifully wooded and free from underbrush. Here was once 
a saw mill of which there are no traces save a few stones 
and great heaps of saw-dust, but such is the force of local 
usage and the persistence of tradition that the place is 
usually spoken of as Humphrey's Steam Mills. The river 
is here very narrow, and the rapid current rushing round 
the point and out into the basin beyond is a source of 
constant interest. The view up river is also beautiful, es- 
pecially at sunset. 

Returning to the road and keeping on our way towards 
Bath, half a mile further brings us to Cook's Corner. Here 
a road to the left would take us to Bay Bridge, and one to 
the right would carry us to New Meadows river. But we 



44 

will keep on the direct road, parallel with the Eail-road, till 
we come to Hoardings' Station. Here a turn to the left up 
the New Meadows River leads us through a very charming 
road over to Ham's Hill, and one to the right takes us down 
river past the fine estate of Miss Snow with its pretty cot- 
tage embowered in trees and flowers. Hardings' Station 
affords to pedestrians an opportunity for extending their 
walks. A train out soon after dinner, or a train in just 
before supper. relieves one of four miles' tramp through the 
sandy plains, and renders it practicable to go to Foster's 
Point or Bay Bridge or Ireland (in Bath) in a shorter time 
than would be otherwise possible. 

Keeping on towards Bath till we reach the river, the 
road bends to the right and brings us to Bull Rock Bridge, 
one of the most picturesque spots in the whole region. 
The w^ooded shores of the river, the quiet water below the 
bridge, the tide rushing over the rocks, the fish leaping in 
the water, make a charming scene. Above the bridge, 
not far from the Rail-road bridge, was the old landing-place 
of packet-boats, and a large part of the travel to Portland 
and Boston w r as by this route in the days of the early set- 
tlers. 

Crossing the bridge and ascending the hill, the first 
turn to the right takes us to Foster's Point, about four 
miles from Hardings'. This is a lovely spot, well shaded, 
yet open on all sides to the breeze, a favorite resort for 
picnics. Returning, we shall do well to keep right on 
across the Bath road, following up the New Meadows riv- 
er on the east bank to the upper bridge and getting back 
by Cook's Corner, or over Bay Bridge. 



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@@©B'g ©©nasr, IBca^ Bridge;. 



Following the Bath roacl to Cook's Corner, let us turn 
to the left, crossing the Rail-road. Here the road divides, 
but only to unite again a mile or so further on. The right 
hand road is the most direct ; that to the left carries us 
among some neat farm-houses, and along the river. After 
the roads unite, we have a mile or two of level and sandy 
travelling till we come into a bit of woods and presently 
find ourselves entering another road, which runs from Bath 
to Bay Bridge. Turning sharply to the left we are soon 
at the Bridge. 

Between Cook's Corner and the Bridge there are sev- 
eral wood-roads which make off on the right and lead over 
towards Hardings'. Some of them are practicable for 
driving, and all are interesting for the pedestrian. 

Bay Bridge was built in 1836 and has always been a 
toll-bridge, but the charges are reasonable, except when 
the traveller happens to have an elephant with him, in 
which case he must pay $1. It is divided into two sections 
by an island, the longest part being that connecting the 
island with the east shore. The views both up river and 
down towards Merry-meeting Bay are broad and beautiful. 
In winter the ice is often so solid that one can drive down 
in the middle of the river from Brunswick to the Bay. 
Ascending the hill on the Topsham side, we can turn to the 
left and take the Foreside road, or keep on till we reach 
the Bowdoinham road and then turn left-wards, either way 
bringing us to Topsham in about three and a half miles. 



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Crossing the Androscoggin Bridge and keeping to the 
right through the broad and well-shaded street of Tops- 
ham, we shall pass by the Fair Ground of the Sagadahoc 
Agricultural Society and under the Rail-road bridge near 
the Topsham Station. Beyond on the crown of a little hill 
is a turn to the right. This road follows the north bank 
of the river for about six miles and is known as the Fore- 
side road. About a quarter of a mile from the turn, a path 
on the right through the fields leads down to an old land- 
ing-place. This is a charming walk and affords lovely 
views of the river. Half a mile further a wood-roacl leads 
off to the left, not practicable for driving but offering a 
delightful route to the pedestrian, coming out on the Bow- 
doinham road. 

After passing the Topsham Alms-house, a second road 
to the left runs over to the Bowcloinham road. This is 
known as Lover's Lane and well deserves its romantic 
name ; it is level and mostly through shady woods and full 
of pretty vistas. Still a third left hand turn coming out 
also on the Bowcloinham road is perhaps even more beau- 
tiful ; there is more variety of up-hill and down and the 
foliage is more varied. In entering this road we are op- 
posite Bay Bridge, to which the right hand turn would 
take us. 

Let us however keep on half a mile further and take 



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the next turn to the right. This brings us clown to Pleas- 
ant Point, where Muddy River runs into Merrymeeting 
Bay. The road runs close to the shore with beautiful open- 
ings here and there, giving charming glimpses of the water. 
This is one of the most delightful spots within walking- 
distance of Brunswick, shady and picturesque, with lovely 
views of the bay. 

Returning to the road, if we keep on a mile or two fur- 
ther, crossing Muddy River, we shall strike the direct 
Bowdoinham road about 6 miles from Brunswick. 



Passing under the Rail -road bridge beyond the Tops- 
ham Fair ground, let us keep right on up the hill, towards 
Bowdoinham. We come very soon to a grass-grown road 
leading off on the left. This was once the main road to 
Bowdoinham, but is now practicable for driving only as 
far as Mr. Tedford's house, a mile and a half from the 
town. It is well worth while to follow it so far however, 
for just over Mr. Tedford's barn is a high ledge of rock, 
where a seat has been placed, and one can sit under the 
shade of the trees and look out over a broad reach of coun- 
try eastwards. The pedestrian will be rewarded if he 
keeps on, following the course of the old road, through 
woods and fields till he comes out by Cathance Station. 



SsdtWd's (Batfietmee Bridge;, 




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Returning to the road, a mile or so further on the di- 
rect course brings us to another left-hand turn which takes 
us past Cathance Station to the Cathance Bridge and the 
Feldspar Mill. The scene is very pretty as you come sud- 
denly upon this deep valley or gorge, and look down on 
the stream below you. Crossing the river and ascending 
the hill a short distance brings us to a gate on the left 
where the road runs in to the Feldspar Quarry. The Quarry 
is a mile or more from the road. Here the material is pro- 
cured which is ground at the mill on the river and made 
into stone ware largely at the Pottery Works in Trenton, 
N. J. This Quarry is often visited by students of Colleges 
and High Schools in search of mineralogical specimens. 

Ee turning to the road a mile and a half further brings 
us to a school house where a turn to the left takes us, 
through a hilly and very picturesque bit of country, to the 
Bowdoinroad near Bradley's Pond at a point about 5 miles 
from Brunswick. 

Qli Qraraf? (p&®rr^ Rood, 
Mmdl&fys Pond. 

If, after crossing the Androscoggin Bridge to Tops- 
ham, we take the left hand road and keep straight on up 
the hill, we shall come, at a distance of about a mile and 
a half from Brunswick, to a place where the village seems 
to end and the woods begin. Here just after passing the 
last house we shall see a wood-road making off on the right. 



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This road is practicable some little distance for wheels. 
But we must soon begin to scramble up the hillside, and 
a short climb will bring us to the top. The summit is 
rocky and well-shaded, and is a favorite resort for picnic 
parties. Formerly an observatory stood here which gave 
a commanding view of the whole surrounding country. It 
is greatly to be wished that something of the sort might 
again be put up, as the foliage now somewhat obscures 
the view. The eye has here a wider range than at any 
other point in the neighborhood of Brunswick. 

Nearly opposite the entrance to Mt. Ararat another 
wood-road opens on the left. This is known as the Old 
Quarry Road and runs across to the Lisbon Elver Road, a 
distance of about a mile and a quarter. It is an extreme- 
ly pretty road, over rocks and fields and through woods 
and pastures, and makes a very pleasant circuit for a short 
walk. 

Keeping on about a mile further we come to a fork in 
the roads. Both ways lead to Bowcloin, but the road to 
the left is usually called the Meadow road, that to the right 
the Bowdoin road. Let us take the latter, and cross the 
Cathance bridge. Here after about two miles travel we 
shall come to a leftward turn which takes us in to Brad- 
ley's Pond. This is merely an enlargement of Cathance 
River. It is but a few acres in extent, but it is the only 
pond of any considerable size in the whole region. The 
shores are pretty and it is much visited in summer for the 
sake of its water-lilies. 

The pedestrian can make his way across country and 
return by the Meadow road, There is also an exit north- 

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ward for wheels, or we can return to the road and drive 
onward a little further, and turn to the right coming out 
on the Bowdoinham road. 



Wishon Riuer Road. 



After crossing the Androscoggin Bridge, and taking 
the left hand road on leaving the little bridge, we shall 
find before ascending the hill, a turn to the left. If we 
take this road, passing the F. Baptist Church, we shall soon 
be on high land giving us a beautiful view of Brunswick 
and the river. Descending the hill on the other side we 
come to Merrill's Crossing. The principal way-marks in 
this road between Topsham and Lisbon Falls are the Rail- 
road crossings. Beyond Merrill's we follow the river a 
short distance with charming glimpses of the water. The 
next crossing is Whitehouse's Crossing, at a distance of 
about three and a half miles from Brunswick. Here the 
rail-road intersects, at a distance of a few rods from our 
road, another road which enters it on the right. The next 
crossing is Jack's Crossing, about 5 miles from Brunswick. 
After this we come into hilly ground, and about a mile 
further we go over a high hill which gives us on a clear 
day a fine view of the White Mountains. This is one of 
the most notable elevations and one of the finest points for 
observation in this section. We are now about 2 miles 
from Lisbon Falls, and can see the river foaming and 
dashing along. Just before we reach the village we cross 



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Little River, which comes in on the right, falling over 
broken rocks. Lisbon Falls is a prosperous and busy 
place, gathered about the mills on the river, and constantly 
growing. Crossing the river we shall soon reach the Dur- 
ham River road, and return by Rocky Hill. 

{Boating on {%e. Riue.v. 



The Androscoggin River presents great attractions for 
the oarsman. Above the Falls the range is somewhat 
limited, about four miles, but the scenery around the Great 
Bend, Merrill's Island and the Water Works is very pretty. 
It is possible to row as high as Simpson's Rips, but beyond 
that the way is closed by rocks and rapids. 

Below the Falls, a favorable tide affords much assist- 
ance. Rowers go down with the tide to Bath in two or 
three hours. By going down in the morning and returning 
with the tide in the afternoon the whole trip can be made 
in a day. 

Taking the R. R. bridge as a starting point the first 
noticeable spot is Moffitt's Point which juts out on the 
Top sham side, and at the end of the first mile we come to 
Cow Island. Here it is worth while to land ; though the 
island is not hilly, it is covered with beautiful elms, and its 
shady shores give charming views. 

We come next to Foster's Point on the Topsham side 
opposite to which is Foster's Island. This island is rocky 
and bare, but the passage between it and the point is of 



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rare beauty, especially on a moon-light night in summer. 
The Topsham shore is weli-wooded and over-hangs the 
river. 

Humphreys' Point on the Brunswick side is about mid- 
way between the R. R. bridge and Bay Bridge, the whole 
distance being 5 miles. Opposite this point lie Hunter's 
Island and Storer's Island. Between the islands and the 
shore on both sides p.re the Narrows, and on both sides alike 
the shores are A*ery picturesque and beautiful. 

Below the Narrows, the Topsham shore is charming 
all the way to Mustard's Island and Bay Bridge. Rocky 
at the water's edge, the shore rises in grassy slopes and 
presents many pretty scenes. The passage under the 
bridge, at Mustard's Island on the Topsham side is also 
noteworthy. Below the Bridge we enter Menw-meeting 
Bay. Seven miles further brings us to the Chops and we 
enter the Kennebec River. 



Brunswick to Gakdixeu or Richmond by rail, 
thence to Bath by Steamer Star of the East, on Mondays 
and Thursdays, thence to Brunswick by rail. 

Fares — Brunswick to Gardiner SI. 05; to Richmond 
60 cts ; Gardiner to Bath 50 cts ; Richmond to Bath 25 cts ; 
Bath to Brunswick 35 cts. 

Brunswick to Bath by rail, thence to Mouse Island, 
Squirrel Island or Boothbay by Steamer. Round trip 
tickets 81.25 good for return until Oct 31. 



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Brunswick to Bath by rail, thence to Fort Pop ft am 
by Steamer. 

Brunswick to Bath by rail, thence by stage to 
Small Point. 

Fare for round trip $1.45, tickets good for a return 
until Sept. 30. 

Brunswick to Portland by rail, thence by Steamer 
to Harpswell or Orrs' Island. Round trip tickets 82.00, 
good for return till Sept. 30. 

[The stage fare between Brunswick and Harpswell, 
or Orrs' Island, is SI. 00 each way.] 

Brunswick to Portland, thence Steamer to South 
Freeport, Stage to Freeport and rail to Brunswick. 

Fares — Brunswick to Portland 81.00; Portland to 
Freeport 60cts ; Freeport to Brunswick -10 cts. 

Brunswick to Blackstrap Mountain, near West 
Falmouth, Fare to West Falmouth and return 81.90. 

Brunswick to Old Orchard. Round trip tickets 
good for the season 82.25. 



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Durham River Road. 
Water Works 1 1-4, Rocky Hill 3 1-2, Simpson Rips 5 miles. 

Durham Road. 
Deep Cut 2 1-2, Bald Rock 6, Quaker Meeting House 6 m. 
Freeport Road. 
Oak Hill 3 1-2, Hardscrabble 5, Freeport 9 m. 
South Freeport Road. 
Growstown 2, Cripps' Ledge 5, Pleasant Hill 6 m. 

Buiigurnuck Road. 
Woodside's 3, Bungurnuck 5, Flying Point 9 1-2 m. 
Maquoit Road. Maquoit Landing 3 1-2 m. 
Mare Point Road. 
Pennellville 3 1-2, New Wharf 4, Mare Point 7 1-2 m. 
Harp swell Road. 
High Head 8, Lookout Point 8 1-2, Potts' Point 14 1-2 m. 
Gurnet Road. 

Gurnet Bridge 5, Condy's Harbor 10, Orr's Island 15 m. 
New Meadows Road. 
Adams House 5, Given House 5 m. 
Bath Road. 

Hardings' 4 1-2, Foster's Point 8 1-2, Bath 9 m. 
Topsham Foreside Road. 
Bay Bridge 5, Pleasant Point 6 1-2 m. 
Bowdoinham Road. 
Tedford's 3, Cathance Bridge 4, Feldspar Quarry 6 m. 
Bowdoin Road. 
Mt. Ararat 2, Bradley's Pond 5 m. 
Lisbon River Road. 
Jack's Crossing 5, Lisbon Falls 8 1-2 m. 



Condy's Harbor, 

Gurnet Bridge, 
Hardings' 
Mare Point, 
New Meadows, 
New Wharf, 

Orrs' Island, 
Potts' Point. 



J Truf ant. 
\ Watson. 

Gurnet House. R. Jordan. 

Adams House. J. J. Conant. 

W. Thompson. 

Given House. J. W. Blaisdell. 

Simpson. 

"S. C. Prince. 
Jas. Coombs. 
Geo. Sinnet. 
Joshua Robinson. 
James Farr. 
R. O. Orr. 

Merrieoneag House, A. E. Pinkham. 
Harps well House. Coburn. 
xllexander House. Eli Alexander. 

Laws on. 

Dearborn. 



56 

©irgGtorgj of .FrofgggiomQf {flee. 



Dr. M. V. Adams, 
Geo. Barron, Esq., 
Dr. Caroline F. Brooks, 
Rev. H. L. Chapman. 
Dr. A. 0. Clouthier, 
Rev. L. S. Crosley, 
Dr. C. H. Cumston, 
Dr. J. W. Curtis, Dt. 
Rev. B. M. Edwards, 
Rev. W. P. Fisher, 
Thos. M. Giveen. Esq., 
Rev. J. P. Gorman, 
Rev. E. C, Guild, 
Rev. CM. Herring, 
Rev. G. A. Holbrook, 
Rev. W. D. Hyde, 
Dr. J. H. Lombard, Dt 
Rev. W. S. Mclntire, 
Rev. G. P. Mathews, 
Dr. A. Mitchell, 
Dr. N. T. Palmer, 
G. D. Parks, Esq., 
B. Potter, Esq., 
Dr. C. S. Simpson, Dt. 
W, Thompson, Esq., 
Rev. G. White, 



Office Main St. Res. 
Office Main St. Res. 
Office at Res. Res. 
Prof. Bowdoin College, Res. 
Office at Res., Res. 
Pastor Univ. Ch. Res. 
Office Town Hall, Res. 
Office Town Hail, Res. 
Past Ch. Lisbon Falls, Res. 
Pastor Cong. Ch. Res. 
Office Main St. Res, 
Pastor Cath. Ch. Res, 
Pastor Unit. Ch. Res. 

Res. 

Past. St. Paul's E. Ch.Res. 
Prest. Bowdoin CoilegeRes. 
Office Main St. Res. 
Pastor Meth. E. Ch. Res. 
Pastor Baptist Ch. Res. 
Office at Res. Res. 
Office at Res. Res. 
Office Main St. Res. 
Office Main St. Res. 
Office at Res. Res. 
Ofiace I^ain St. Res. 
Past> % W. B. Ch. Res. 



O'Brien St. 
Topsham. 
Odd Fellows' Blk. 
Federal St. 
Day's Block. 
O'Brien St. 
Federal St. 
Park Row. 
Growstown. 
Potter St. 
ToT^sham. 
. Pleasant St. 
Federal St. 
Elliot St. 
Pleasant St- 
Federal St. 
Pleasant St. 
Pleasant St. 
Elliot St. 
Park Row. 
Main St. 
Gilman Avenue. 
Lincoln St. 
Odd Fellows' Blk. 
Spring St. 
Elliot St. 



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Board of Directors. 



Franklin C. Robinson, 
Weston Thompson, 
Ira P. Booker, 
Henry W. Wheeler, 
Lyman E. Smith, 



President. 
Vice President. 
Recording Secretary. 
Corresponding Secretary. 

Treasurer. 



Library Committee. 



Leslie A. Lee, 
Henry L. Chapman, 



Miss A. F. Merryman, 
Miss Sarah J. Ballard, 



Barrett Potter. 



Librarian. 



Lyman E. Smith. 



The Library is open from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 9 
P. M. daily, Sundays excepted. 

The use of books and periodicals within the library 
room is free to every one, and strangers, as well as citizens, 
are cordially invited to avail themselves of this privilege. 

For the home use of books Members of the Association 
pay one dollar per annum. 

Citizens who are not members can take out books by 
paying two dollars per annum. 

Any resident of Brunswick, Topsham, or Harpswell 
can become a member of the Association by paying three 
dollars. The payment of twenty-five dollars constitutes 
one a Life Member and entitles him to the free use of books 
during his life time. 



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58 



In the library a show case and cabinet have been pro- 
vided for the exhibition and preservation of documents 
and relics of local historic interest. Such a collection will 
prove interesting and valuable and there is hardly a family 
that cannot contribute something towards its complete- 
ness. Old or recent views of Brunswick and Topsham ; 
Likenesses of deceased citizens ; Old Brunswick News- 
papers ; printed Sermons or Addresses ; old Deeds or Re- 
cords; printed Programmes of Public Celebrations; Dedi- 
cations &c ; and any other old documents or relics will be 
thankfully received and carefully preserved. 



59 



Organized 1878 



Officers For 1887. 
President Dr. J. T >V. Curtis, 

Vice Presidents, Messrs L. E. Smith and F. Adams. 

Recording Secretary, D. D. Gilman. 

Corresponding Secretary, Prof. L. A. Lee. 

Treasurer, Oapt. L. H. Stover, 

Executive Committee. Messrs I. P. Booker, A. G. Tenney, 
F. C. Jordan, John Furbish, F. E. Roberts, A. V. Metcalf , 
Jordan Snow, Rev. W. P. Fisher, Prof. H. L. Chapman, 
Prof. F. C. Robinson, Mrs. J. D. Lincoln, Mrs. Frank 
Owen, Mrs. T. H. Riley, Miss Sarah Ballard, Miss Laura 
Hatch. 

The object of this Association shall be to improve and 
ornament the town of Brunswick, and to promote the 
sanitary condition thereof, by united and personal efforts. 

Every person over fourteen years of age who shall 
plant and protect a tree under the direction of the Execu- 
tive Committee, or who shall pay the sum of one dollar, 
shall be an Annual Member of this Association ; every per- 
son who shall pay ten dollars annually for three years, or 
twenty-five dollars in one sum, shall be a Life-Member of 
this Association. Honorary members shall be constituted 
by a vote of the Association. 



THE MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD 

IS THE 

Gfrekt ffeilfoad ^oftmgJif&fe of tt»e £tkte, 

And extends from Portland to and beyond Bangor, to the 
Boundary line between Maine and New Brunswick, 
uniting therefore the railroads of the United 
States and the Maritime Provinces. 



The Main Lines and numerous Branches of this Road, 
with its immediate connections, Reach every Part of 
the State ; the most important branch being that from 
Bangor to Bar Harbor so that this is the 

Qfjl^ All- Rail Recite ts Rmi\\ Desert 

Nor is this famous resort the only one to which this 
Road leads, as it is also the route to be taken for 

MOOSEHEAD AND THE RANGELEY LAKES, 

AND ALL THE 

Noted Hunting and Fishing Resorts, 

Of MAINE and NEW BRUNSWICK, Harpswell, Cam- 
den, Northport and numerous other points along 
the sea-coast and in the interior, which, with 
their invigorating atmosphere, are 
drawing increased numbers of 
visitors each year. 
The completion of the bridge across the St. John's River 
at St. John renders through cars between Boston and Hal- 
ifax a possibility. 

Through cars run from Boston, via Boston & Maine R.R, Tickets 
and information can be obtained at their depot and city offices, as 
well as all Maine Central and principal offices throughout the country. 



P1YSOX TUCHEB, F. IE. BOOIHBY, 



Wa\r\c Central Railroad 



TK9KGTS 

TO ALL POINTS IN THE 

WEST, SeaTHWESf, 
NORTHWEST 

AND 

D0MINION OF GANABA, 

ARE SOLD AT THE LOWEST RATES AT THE 

Passengers should purchase through tickets before start- 
ing and have their Baggage Checked Through to 
Destination, thereby saving trouble and annoyance en 
route. 

Information as to best routes, time occupied &c, fur- 
nished upon application to 

KERRY 05. WHEEhER, 

TICKET AGENT, 

BRO'.^iWICH , .TIE. 



Tie PortM, ML Desert & Macliias Steamboat Co. 



termer ©itg ®i RieSmomd. 



GAPT. W/n. E. DENNIS0N. 



Leaves Portland TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS at 11.00 p. 
m. , or on arrival of express train from Boston, for Rock- 
laud, Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, Southwest Harbor, 
Bar Harbor, Millbridge, Jonesport and Machiasport, or 
passengers for the last three named points can take train 
to Bar Harbor and connect with steamer there. 

Passengers by rail to Rockland take day trains on Steam- 
er days and remain in Rockland over night continuing jour- 
ney following morning. 

State Rooms secured of Sam'i Gray, Agent, 306 Wash- 
ington Street, Boston, or on application to the General 
Passenger Agent. 

Returning, leave Machiasport, at 4.00 a. m. , and Bar 
Harbor at 10.00 a. m., MONDAYS and THURSDAYS, via 
all landings. 

Those desiring to get rid of threatened epidemics this 
summer will find more delightful places in Maine than in 
any other part of the whole country. 
PAYSON TUCKER, F. E. BOOTHBY, 

Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent. 

POEfLAID, JJSE. 



OFFICE, LEMONT BLOCK, 

BRUNSWICK, - - - - ME. 



S. J. YOUNG, President I. H. SIMPSON, Superintendent. 



The following schedule of Kates for the use of water has been 
adopted by the Pejepscot Water Company, viz : 

Per Year. 



Private Dwelling Houses, occupied by only one family, - $8.00 

For each additional family, 8.00 

For Bath Tub, 5.00 

For Water Closet, 6.00 

Each additional family using same water closet, - - 3.00 
Private Stable, including water for washing carriage, - - 5 00 

For each additional horse. 2.00 

Hand Hose for use on premises only, not exceeding two hours 

per day, - - - - - 5.00 

Lawn Sprinkler for the season, 10.00 
Whenever the rate for private dwelling-house and stable 

shall exceed $25, a special rate will be made by the 

Company. 

Building purposes, for each cask of lime or cement, - - 5 cts 
Livery Stables, 1 cent per day per horse, including the use 

of hose for washing carriages. 

Truckman's Stables, for each horse, per year. ... 2.00 

Provided that in no case the charge shall be less than five 

dollars. 

Stores, Offices and Saloons, not requiring more than an 

ordinary supply of water. $7 to 30 



^j^Full rates will be charged for Water Closets run by waste water 
from sinks. 

When water is required for purposes not specific! in the above 
schedule of rates, the rate will be fixed by Officers of the Company. 





¥. B. SPEAR, Prep. 



<Bfu:q$wi<£k, 
will fir^d 
h lkf^e 

lix\e 
of Dfy 

($00f)# ht 
Sokfekqkq'^, r|ext 
©oof to % Town S&H 



A. 0. REEB, 

PH0T6GRAPHER, 

BRUNSWICK, ME. 

-2oi?tFaitg a Specialty.- 



Full assortment of Local views. 
THOMAS & RICHARDSON, 




PRICES MODERATE. 

CLE A VEL AND ST., - - BKUNSWICK, ME. 

Two minutes' walk from Railroad Station. 

J. H. THOMAS. GEO. A. RICHARDSON. 



||f |fsf |jf ?!fI??fo Of |fWfljf| 

Is a set of the excellent reproductions by the 
Photogravure process of the 

CHOICEST DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS 



OF THE 




The set includes sketches by 

Titian, 

Tintoretto, 

CoRREGGIO, 

Salvator Rosa, 

Poussin, Claude Lorraine 
and Rembrant; 
Paintings by Van Dyck and Gilbert Stuart. 

Sold separately or with descriptive text. 

For prices and full descriptive circulars apply to 

LIBRARIAN OF BOWDOIN COLLEGE, 



GEORGE C. STETSON, 



DEALER IN 



Iff 



00 



specialty made of Ladie$' kqd Cljildt'eq'^ 
GARMENTS & UNDERWEAR. 

George C. Stetson, 

Successor to Stetson & Marsh, 

MAIN STREET, BRUNSWICK, ME. 



1¥I TOOT i 



LIVERY 



AND 



ittiiiniii. 



HACKS and BAROUCHES for PARTIES, WEDDINGS and DEPOT WORK. 
Opposite P°ost Office, 
MALY STREET, BRUNSWICK, ME. 



BENNISGN MFG. G9., 



MANUFACTURERS OP 



[©(Defers' Paper Boies, 

Qfs© f>lug&, £p@r0©e0 and 

^eluet Jeajelrg Sages, 



Stores : 



st. i®m$, 



mirr mm 

ESTABLISHED 1876. 



Opened for ihe Season, June 1, 1887. 

This well known resort is very pleasantly located on the banks of 
the New Meadows river. It is especially adapted to the health and 
comfort of pleasure-seekers, and is easily accessible from Brunswick 
village. 

Persons wishing to visit this house can leave Brunswick at three in 
the afternoon by Stage, and arrive on the premises in half an hour, s 

A fine grove, also a spring of pure water in the immediate vicinity 
of the house. Unlimited facilities for salt water bathing on a beautiful 
beach, while from the house may be had superb views of the bays, both 
on the eastern and western sides. 

Correspondence with reference to Boarding, respectfully solicited. 

PRICES REASONABLE. 

ROBERT ^rop^r, 

BRUNSWICK, MAINE. 



meats! 

THE BEST WHICH THE MARKET AFFORDS. 

KEPT IN COOLERS. 

VEGETABLES & FRUITS 

IN THEIR SEASON. 

CANNED GOODS. 
CT. EL ALEZAFDER, 

MAIN STREET, 

Under Snow's Store, for the present on Center Street, 
first door from Main. 




EDW. G. ELLIOT, 

DEALER IN 

fidb <iii#Tiina s 

HITS, dHPS film 




Read tfiis and Remember it. 



That a dollar saved is as good as a dollar earned. In 
order to save this dollar don't forget to call and examine 
my goods and get my prices. Largest line in the country 
of Trunks and Bags, Whips and Blankets, and a few more 
Fur Robes left, selling at bottom prices. Manufacturers 
of all grades Harness. Strict attention paid to repairing 
in all its branches. Trunks and Bags neatly repaired and 
Trunks neatly canvassed. 

J0HN J. LENTON, 

Successor to Lenton & Neagle. 



GRAWFORD'S 
GXPRESS. 

preffiptlY attended te. 

* ORDER SLATE AT POST OFFICE. * 

& SIMPSON, 

DENTIST, 

Storer Block, Brunswick, Me. 

OUT OF TOWN MONDAYS. 



®H Old I<kndir(Wk. 



THE 



FURNITURE 

—AND— 



-OF— 



iiA^\KV stetson, 

Replete with. Modern Goods, 

AT THE LOWEST PRICES. 

Centrally located in a cool and shady 
place on Main street ; lighted by 
Electricity, and in Winter 
warmed by steam. 

ALLz ARE INVITED T0 GALiL. 



ALONZO DAY, 

Boots & Shoes 



1852. 1887. 

BRUNSWICK, ME. 



CTOZBUKT FURBISH, 

DEALER IN 

@I|®r<i[Q5<are; ? SroeKe:r^ 

|>t©ueg <md 

Fl^mbmg and job uJ©rS. 
Brunswick, Me. 

ESTABLISHED 1835. 



F. H. WILSON, 
PHARMACIST, 

HAS ALWAYS ON HAND A FULL LINE OF 

KffiH WHIGS, ffiBWdlDfiS, 

PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY 

None but Competent Persons are allowed to handle 
our prescriptions. 

A FULL LINE OF 

Trusses, Fine Toilet Soaps, Spies, Perfu- 
mery ani Extracts. 

A COMPLETE STOCK OF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS. 

MANUFACTURER OF 

AND CITEICUM FOR THE FACE AND HANDS. 



F. M ROBINSON & GQ., 
* HJEofegdirs: (hhsI Retail # 

DEALERS IN 

Fereigti * arid # SeftiestiG 

Corner Main and Center Streets. 




J&T£*±x± Street near Mason. 



WILLIAM H. GRIFFIN 



J. F. WILL & G°, 

DEALERS IN 




1 Storer Block, Main Street. 

FRED W. BARRON, 



r 



ANGY 




R6GERIES 



CORNER MAIN AND MASON STREETS, 

BRUNSWICK, ME. 



H. J. GIVEN, 




ttkrf. Fruit d Cigars. 

MAIN STREET. 
VISIT 

STACKFOU fll SIQIIST. 

EVERY VARIETY OF FOOTWEAR 

FOR LADIES, GENTS AND CHILDREN. 

i mi mm it if mi touts 

NEXT DOOR TO AM. EX. OFFICE. 

BRUNSWICK. i 



THE BEST 
iVej^ ki\d Coined ^ekt£. 

FEUITS OF ALL US » TM SEASON, 
■provisions eindi Canned (fioorfs. 

ANBREV H. STROtiT, 

ON THE HILL. 

GEO. E. WOODBURY & SON, 

IlESTAUl^TEIi^S Af(D C ;\TE!jERS 

PROPRIETORS OF 

Maine Central Dining Ms at Brunswick and Banger, 

OI UrBOPEAW PIA1, 

HEADQUARTERS, - - BRUNSWICK, ME. 



E. H. WOODSIDE, 

!#HH>in<3, 

Sale arjd Eicepy Stable, 

BE1B OJP POST OFFICE, 

{flam Street, - Ura^gmieB, ffle;. 

SE0RSE B. PARKS, 

AGENT 

?©r t^e: I|<3Fi©ue:r, trenail fin 
and Ifarfford 

-FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.- 

O'BRIEN BLOCK, BRUNSWICK, ME. 



IVaiik Roberts, 
f)eklei c ii\ ©oot$, 



j31\oe$ & Rubbers. 

CORNER MAIN AND MASON STREETS. 

% W. Johnson, M. 

f)rugg c i^t aqd Sjpotl]- 
ecary. dormer Main 
kijd Mason Streets, 



©ArilLL BROS., 

THS ISAM m CQQSS m IN BBOHIWEL 

Where you will find all the Latest Novelties in 

Dress Goods, Corsets 

Trimmings, Bustles, 

Ladies' Outside Garments, Jerseys, 

Parasols, Ladies' White Cotton 

Hosiery, Underwear, 

Kid Gloves, Bed Quilts, 

Pant Cloths, Curtains and Poles, &e. 

O^IBIIILjTj BEOS., 

Corner Gilman Avenue and Main Street. 

3 Safe Irftestn^ent, > 

PAYING SEVEN PER CENT INTEREST. 

Loans secured by Mortgages on Iowa 
Farms at not more than 50 per cent of their 
value. Principal and Interest Guaranteed 
by the Des Moines Loan and Trust Com- 
pany. 

In amounts from $250.00 to $2,000.00. 
Interest paid in Brunswick Semi-Annually. 

FOR SALE BY 

DANIEL II, STONE. 



PRINTING ^ 

•f^j PLAIN AND FANCY ^ 

PROMPTLY DONE AT THE JOB OFFICE 

****** OF THE ****** 

BRUNSWICK TEI2E6RAPH. 

adahs house, 

HT HHKM1GS, 

f©r tKe rseepti^e @f boarders etmet tmm- 

GMSB SAPPERS A 




TVO. 1 O'SHiE.I BLOCK, mATX ST., 

IB. Gk 

ESTABLISHED 18G7- 

This store is 100 feet in length and contains the largest 
assortment of all goods found in a first-class Bookstore, 
with the addition of a great variety of useful and orna- 
mental goods, such as 

TOYS, JEWELRY, FANCY GOODS, PICTURES A XI) 
FRAMES, SCREENS AND SCREEN CLOTH, 
CURTAINS AND FIXTURES. 

Story-papers and Periodicals, Boston and Portland Daily 
Papers. 

5 AND 10 CENT BARGAIN COUNTERS. 

BRUNSWICK GAS LIGHT 00., 

ESTABLISHED 1859. NEW WORKS BUILT 1881. 

fWoleum G^, Saqlow ftotefa 3§ daqdle 

Power, $3 per 1000 feet. 

Making the cheapest gas in the State. New and im- 
proved burners, on exhibition at 

B.G.DENNISON'S Store, 

NO. 1 O'BRIEN BLOCK. 

Viz: Lungren Regenerative Gas Lamp, 

And the A I bo-Carbon Gas Lamp # 
A saving of 50 per cent in gas by the use of these lamps. 

B. L. DENNISON, Superintendent. 



G. W. ALLEN, 




LEMONT BJLOCK, 

MAIN STREET. 

BRtiNSWIGK HOaSE. 

J0HI1 B. Vm&liYi, Preprieter. 
at Re&soFieibfG f?<ate;s. 

MAIN STREET NEAR DEPOT, 

BRUNSWICK, - - - ME. 



F. BERRY, 



DEALER IN 



21 lliad 



1 ©Si 



jl If aW Salting, Tranii, 

^ALSO^FD BNISHING^Uin )ERTAKER.N 

Orders pertaining to tlie Undertaking Business will re- 
ceive careful attention. 

Corner 3Eain and Ifffill Streets. 

" ADAMS & UN1ACKE, 

DEALERS IX 

HARDWARE, 
Stoves, Furnaces, Crockery, Glass Ware, Fanning 
Tools, Iron Pipi aii PliunMnt 

Brunswick, Me. 



FRANK ADAMS. 



GEORGE UXIACKE. 



F. H. PUEINGTON, 

(ESTABLISHED 1873,) 

MANUFACTURERS OF 

SHAFTING, PULLEYS, HANGERS, ETC. 

STEAM HEAT ING, GAS FITTING, WA TER PIPING. 

MANUFACTURER OF 

FTTRING-TON'S 

Steam Heating Apparatus for Dwelling Houses. 
TO AH KM. STETSON 

1873—1857. 

A Full Line of 

Beritteffierfs Farritstiirig tods, 

Rabber ^©odg, Umbrellas, (Barnes, et@. 

&ni (Baps,' Jerseys, <f>ig!ts, 
fBieejefe |>t©el?iEgs. 

FINE NIGHT SHIRTS AND UNDERWEAR. 



•JAMES ALEXANDER. O. M. HUBBARD. 

AhYimvmR & HUBBARD, 
ivery, £Jale anil |]oarilino ^table. 

Connected with Tontine Hotel. 

TOM MS 10 LSI A! MULE RUB. 

Main Street, Brunswick, Me. 



GLM HOUSE, 

Bank Street, Brunswick, Me., 

IN IMMEDIATE PROXIMITY TO 

DEPOT, POST OFFICE 

MD BUSINESS CENTRE. 

B. F. GQGBWIN, PROPER. 

^etna JJifc Jitgnraiice (7oni] any. 

OF HARTFORD, CONK. 

Assets, $31,500,000.00. Surplus, Over $3,000,000.09. 

Offers special advantages to all classes of insurers. 

AGGIDENT INSURANCE 

BY DAY OR YEAR. 

Also, FIRE INSURANCE in sound Comp's 

At reasonable rates. Address or call on 

W. M. PENNELL, 

Over Union National Bank, BRUNSWICK, ME. 

12 



DEALER IN 

Selected Teas, Pure Coffees and Spices. Butter 
and Cheese from the Best Dairies. 

Foreign and Domestic Fruits. Canned Fruits and 
Vegetables. 

PAINTS and OILS, PATENT MEDICINES, CANNED 
PAINTS OF ALL KINDS. 
SUGAR AND OIL BY THE BARREL. 

GJ0D3 DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE. 

ODD FELLOWS' BLOCK, BRUNSWICK, ME. 

Successor to Q. E. CHANDLER, 

!)KAI,K!( Ijf OYSTKliS. IC^ C ; l(lR\I, 

FINE CONFECTIONERY, FRUIT, NUTS, 
CIGARS, etc., etc. 

I would particularly invite the attention of all devotees 
of the delicious and refreshing Ice Cream, to our unri- 
valled facilities for supplying at short notice the dinner 
or tea table with cream in Melon moulds, Pyramids or 
Brick form, adding greatly to the beauty of the board 
and to the variety and excellence of the dessert. Our ex- 
tracts and other materials are guaranteed strictly pure 
and fresh, and our constantly increasing trade convinces 
us that we can fill any order to your entire satisfaction. 

OPPOSITE TOWN HALL, BRUNSWICK. 



Indurated Fibre Ulaw. 



Made from Wood Pulp, Strong, Oderless, Unpainted, 
Unvarnished Ware. Will neither shrink, swell, crack, 
absorb moisture, nor increase in weight, not affected by 
hot water, Seamless, watertight, no hoops to rust or drop 
off. All goods warranted as represented. 

For sale by all Grocers, Hardware and Woodenware 
dealers. 

UNION INDURATED FIBRE CO., 

110 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK CITY. 

H. n. B0VKER, 

Sale, Boarding, f)ack 
apd Eiceny Stable. 

luneral ©uffifs a Specialty 

WITH HEARSE, HACKS AND SINGLE CARRIAGES. 

CORNER OF MAIN AND CLEAVELAND STREETS. 
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 



This Space Belongs To 

bS. R. JAGKS0N, 2ND,- 



iliii 



— DEALER IN 




OF ALL ZECHsTIDS. 



$SKts' Wme, (Batf $©®dg, ®&n{s "K&n- 
getr®®" (B@n<^r&gg <&md ^<a©e, (jests' 

Liadies' "Gsrictola" Buttery 
ladies' Kid Batts^ 

Iiadies' Seat Batten, 

Ladies' and Gents' LOW SHOES in Large Variety. 
Children's Goat and Grain Button for beach and mountain 
wear, solid and reliable. 

( ^.Tennis go9ds^--> 

I make a specialty of. 

GOODS SHOWN WITH PLEASURE. 

COURTEOUS TREATMENT TO ALL. 

PRICES DOWN TO THE LOWEST NOTCH, 

S- 3=&. JACKSON, 

2 Odd Fellows' Block, - Main Street, - Brunswick, Maine, 



BYRON STEVENS, 



Call and see us when vou are in town. 
We have everything that you would ex- 
pect to find in a first-class Stationery Store, 
and an extensive and varied stock of goods 
which you would not expect to find in any 
establishment east of Boston. We make a 
specialty of Wedding and other Gifts. 

Wedding Cards, printed, written, or en- 
graved at short notice, and satisfaction guar- 
anteed. 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 




BRUNSWICK, MAINE. 



